[Tweets] Balotelli, Moreno, Sakho + More: Liverpool Players React On Twitter To Win

Liverpool left it late to secure victory over Ludogorets in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday night with a last minute Steven Gerrard penalty earning a 2-1 win.

Most were expecting the Reds to cruise to a comfortable victory in their first game back in Europe’s elite competition but the Bulgarian minnows made it clear early on they weren’t at Anfield to simply make up the numbers.

It took until the 82nd minute for the Merseysiders to break the deadlock with Mario Balotelli opening his account for Liverpool but Ludogorets looked to have snatched a point when they equalised in the 90th minute.

However, a mistake from the visitors goalkeeper gifted the Reds the perfect opportunity to claim the three points when he gave away a last gasp penalty, and Steven Gerrard made no mistake from the spot.

After the game, several players took to Twitter to react to the vital win with Jose Enrique, Mario Balotelli, Javier Manquillo, Alberto Moreno, Mamadou Sakho and Fabio Borini all having their say.

Here’s what the players said on Twitter:

Good start in the Champions League with a great victory for the team. pic.twitter.com/gnh0tIOFYh

— Javier Manquillo (@javiermanquillo) September 16, 2014

Good morning Liverpool! Good morning everybody! Today is a new day! We dont care about the past! We work for the future

— Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) September 17, 2014

Unforgettable night!! pic.twitter.com/45eZCkBEMO

— Alberto Moreno Perez (@lfc18alberto) September 16, 2014

A big THANK to our public for being here tonight on our way back in the Champions League.A victory at the end! #YNWA pic.twitter.com/zbFZY4IITJ

— Mamadou Sakho (@mamadousakho3) September 16, 2014

Great win by the team today . Good start and the most important thing 3 points http://t.co/wSd3KN6Wnr

— José enrique (@Jesanchez3) September 16, 2014

Well done tonight to all the boys for The first 3 points in the UCL! Congrats @FinallyMario for your first @LFC goal!! andiamoooo

— Fabio Borini (@borinifabio29) September 16, 2014